Celtics-Kings Betting Odds, Preview, and Predictions

The Boston Celtics are looking to win their second game in a row. Sacramento Kings are hoping to snap a three-game losing streak. The Celtics have a point spread of 8.5 and the over-under is 220.

PJ Dozier and Bol Bol are injured for the Celtics. De’Aaron Fox is injured and Damian Jones is questionable for Sacramento.

Jayson Tatum scored 51 points in Boston's win over Washington Wizards. Marcus Smart returned and played well. The team was fully healthy. Ime Udoka is making changes to the starting five. Romeo Langford is now the ninth man in the rotation. Enes Freedom didn't play at all against Washington. Smart is eligible to be traded from January 25 until the trade deadline.

The Sacramento Kings have been a mess this season. They fired head coach Luke Walton and have a lot of rumors about players. Most prominently, they have linked to Ben Simmons. However, on the court, Harrison Barnes, Tyrese Haliburton and Richaun Holmes are playing well.

Tatum needs to make his shots to help the Celtics win. The Celtics played well as a team in Washington. Sacramento has a good team with shot-makers, including Barnes, Hield and Haliburton. Celtics can't get caught slipping on the three-point arc. Celtics play better when they play good ball movement. They can expect Sacramento to play with flair.